Live Fit Gym

Live Fit Gym Your complete fitness & wellness gym in SF! 8 locations—find your ultimate gym near you! + WHY WE LIVE FIT. We are San Francisco natives. (415) 655-3395

Passionate about the health & wellness of our members and communities. What started off as a Chiropractic office 15+ years ago eventually grew into a gym – we are the only Doctor-owned gym in San Francisco. We believe the body can naturally heal itself and become resilient and strong, inside & out. This is our purpose. We believe in your power to live fit & live well. OUR LOCATIONS:

LiveFit Gym • Arguello
403 Arguello Blvd
(415) 682-4623

Live Fit Gym • Valencia Street
675 Valencia St
(415) 641-4200

Live Fit Gym • Fairmont Hotel
950 California St
(415) 834-1010

Live Fit Gym • Polk Street
1630 Polk St
(415) 923-5853

Live Fit Gym • Hayes Valley
301 Fell St
(415) 525-4364

Live Fit Gym • Bush Street
1094 Bush St
(415) 525-3454

Live Fit Gym • Cole Valley
(415) 682-4201

Live Fit Gym • The Castro
2145 Market St.

01/02/2026

Live Fit Spa + Live Fit Massage. Massage isn't just a luxury. It’s a biological response to the way modern life actually works. 💆‍♀️

Every day, your body moves through repetitive patterns—sitting, standing, typing, training, commuting, carrying stress in your shoulders, jaw, hips, and lower back. Over time, those patterns restrict circulation, shorten tissue, and keep your nervous system stuck in a low-grade stress response. Massage isn’t indulgence—it’s how the body is reminded that it’s safe to release.

There’s also something technology can’t replicate. Oxytocin—the hormone responsible for trust, calm, and nervous system regulation—is released through safe, human-to-human touch. Screens, AI, and devices can inform you, but they cannot create that physiological response. This is why massage chairs aren’t the same. At Live Fit Gym, licensed massage therapists don’t just apply pressure—they read your body, adapt in real time, and support recovery in a way only skilled human care can. 🌱

Why massage is not a luxury:

• It restores circulation to overused and compressed tissue created by repetitive daily movement
• It supports oxytocin release, helping downshift chronic stress and calm the nervous system
• It improves recovery by reducing muscular guarding and improving tissue quality
• It addresses patterns, not just symptoms, through trained hands that understand anatomy
• It provides adaptive, personalized care that machines simply cannot replicate

If you train, work, live in your body, and carry stress like a human being—massage isn’t extra. It’s part of staying well.

Experience licensed, intentional massage care at Live Fit Gym.

(415) 834-1010

12/31/2025

2025 is coming to a close, and we’re taking this moment as an anchor. Anchors are the moments that organize us.

They can be rituals—points in time that remind your nervous system where you are & how far you've come. Creating structure through a journey that is inherently organic. Life moves in twists & turns—some expected, some challenging, some beautiful/meaningful. What matters most are the anchors you choose along the way.

The moments where you dedicate yourself to being fully in your body. Fully present. Fully engaged in your fitness & wellness. 💪🌱

We recognize that fitness and wellness are deeply personal—unique to the individual, unique to YOU. And it’s through that individuality that we bring our proprietary model to life: Integrative Fitness powered by LFG™. The intelligent combination of fitness & wellness. We combine the two intentionally because we understand how interconnected they are. Fitness impacts wellness. Wellness impacts fitness.

Many gyms focus on one or the other—that’s okay. What sets us apart is that we do both, together. We support our community with CERTIFIED personal training & LICENSED wellness facilitators. And yes, we’ll say that again—LICENSED wellness facilitators. Beyond that, we offer CERTIFIED instructors across a variety of modalities, because social connection, class energy, & shared movement matter.

Be proud of everything you achieved this year. Every moment you chose to move. Every second you gave yourself access to something you love through fitness.

We believe movement is medicine. Movement to express. Movement of the mind, which can process hard experiences. Bridging the gap between the intangible & the tangible. Between imagined goals & real, lived results. ✔️

This is why we LFG. We think about life, longevity, AND your experience from the moment you decide to choose yourself—your fitness & wellness—and how that choice grows into meaning + purpose over time.

So whatever you’re doing this New Year’s Eve as we step into 2026, know that we’re here for you. When you decide to choose you, we’re ready to support you. 🫵

This video is for the spirit of LFG—the vibe, the difference, the impact we’re building together. We hope to train with you soon, to be well with you soon, & to support you in all the moments life has to offer.

Happy New Year. Thank you for an incredible 2025. There’s so much more ahead. 🎉

(415) 834-1010

We know you see our reminders from our app to stay hydrated 💦 And we also know it’s easy to mentally file them under “dr...
12/31/2025

We know you see our reminders from our app to stay hydrated 💦 And we also know it’s easy to mentally file them under “drink more water” & move on.

But hydration isn’t about checking a box or hitting an arbitrary number. It’s about whether water is actually getting into your cells, supporting circulation, nerve signaling, muscle contraction, & recovery. Hydration is more important to your workout that you can imagine: foundational to performance, energy, and resilience--not an afterthought.

True hydration is influenced by electrolyte balance, not just fluid intake. Sodium, potassium, magnesium, & chloride help regulate fluid movement across cell membranes. This supports neuromuscular function. When you train, sweat, or live under chronic stress, you don’t just lose water--you lose minerals. This is why some people feel fatigued, cramp-prone, or “off” even when they’re drinking plenty of water.

Strategic electrolyte intake--especially around workouts--can improve endurance, reduce perceived exertion, and support faster recovery, particularly for people training consistently or doing high-intensity work.

You may also hear conversations around alkaline water, and the nuance matters. Current integrative and sports medicine research suggests that while the body tightly regulates blood pH on its own, alkaline mineral water may support hydration status & acid-base buffering at the muscular level, especially during intense training.

The bigger takeaway isn’t chasing trends--it’s choosing hydration strategies that match your physiology, sweat rate, training load, and lifestyle. At Live Fit Gym, hydration isn’t a generic reminder--it’s part of an intelligent, personalized approach to performance, recovery, and long-term health.

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12/29/2025

Patrick (Mahesak)'s is our winner of this Year's Personal Trainer of the Year Award. His journey is the kind of story that reminds us why we do what we do—starting as a competitive bodybuilder with three appearances on the stage in Thailand: he brought his passion for movement, discipline, & transformation to San Francisco. And has made it his mission to help others reach their fitness goals. 🇹🇭✈️🇺🇸

What began with personal competition evolved into something much bigger: guiding real people through real change, from fat loss & muscle building to strength, functional training, & sustainable transformation.

Whether it’s helping a member break through a plateau or walk pain-free for the first time in years, Patrick brings heart, precision, & holistic thinking into every session. He blends his athletic background with a deep commitment to injury prevention, thoughtful programming, and meeting each client where they are. He doesn’t just coach bodies—he empowers minds, helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and a relationship with movement that lasts long after they leave the gym. 🌱💪

We couldn’t be more proud that Patrick was named Personal Trainer of the Year, a recognition of not just his results but the way he shows up for members every day. Though he wasn’t able to attend the awards ceremony, our General Manager at LFG-Inner Richmond [Arguello], Tiala, accepted on his behalf—echoing what we see in his work every day: a trainer who inspires strength from the inside out, embodies our belief that fitness should be empowering, accessible, & deeply human.

Trainers like Patrick are the heart of Live Fit Gym, helping people transform not just their bodies, but how they feel in their lives. This is why--together--we LFG.

12/28/2025

Originally from Russia, Yulia brings passion and purpose to every session. Her own fitness journey--including overcoming health challenges like scoliosis--ignited her belief in movement as transformation, and she channels that lived experience into every customized workout she designs. Whether she’s helping someone correct posture or safely build strength, Yulia combines evidence-based corrective exercise with a supportive coaching vibe that makes goals feel within reach.

A certified NASM personal trainer and Women’s Fitness Specialist, Yulia’s approach centers on functional movement, mobility, and real-world strength. She creates space for clients to grow stronger with intention--minimizing injury risk while boosting confidence and resilience along the way. Her background as a group fitness instructor also adds a dynamic, community-first energy to her coaching style.

This year's Rookie of the Year--Yulia’s earned recognition for her standout impact and commitment to helping others live active, healthier lives. Her dedication isn’t just about reps or sets--it’s about empowering every person she trains to feel strong, capable, and proud of their progress. Drop a 🧡 for Yulia and tell us how she’s inspired your fitness journey! (Tag her and share your wins!)

(415) 834-1010
950 California St

12/27/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to Simon Goldsmith—recipient & winner of our Most Improved Personal Trainer at Live Fit Gym—Hayes Valley! 🎉

Simon brings a purposeful, functional, & enjoyable approach to every session, helping clients build functional strength, improve movement quality, and feel confident in their bodies. His training philosophy is rooted in making fitness meaningful: tailored, catered to each individual, and members consistently praise the results he helps them achieve.

Beyond the gym floor, Simon plays a key role in the day-to-day energy and operations at Hayes Valley, collaborating with the team to support clients in & out of sessions. He’s National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified as both a Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and hold over 20 AFAA & NASM certs. He brings skilled expertise to every program he designs.

Known for his warm & kind demeanor, and serious focus, Simon also has passions for the mind/body connection through meditation & the art of muay thai and other MMA art forms.

Simon’s commitment to growth—both personally and professionally—is exactly why we’re celebrating him with the Most Improved award. His evolution this year has been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see how he continues to elevate his craft: LFG! 🧡

(415) 525-4364
301 Fell St

12/27/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to Simon Goldsmith--recipient & winner of our Most Improved Personal Trainer at Live Fit Gym--Hayes Valley! 🎉

Simon brings a purposeful, functional, & enjoyable approach to every session, helping clients build functional strength, improve movement quality, and feel confident in their bodies. His training philosophy is rooted in making fitness meaningful: tailored, catered to each individual, and members consistently praise the results he helps them achieve.

Beyond the gym floor, Simon plays a key role in the day-to-day energy and operations at Hayes Valley, collaborating with the team to support clients in & out of sessions. He’s National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified as both a Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and hold over 20 AFAA & NASM certs. He brings skilled expertise to every program he designs.

Known for his warm & kind demeanor, and serious focus, Simon also has passions for the mind/body connection through meditation & the art of muay thai and other MMA art forms.

Simon’s commitment to growth--both personally and professionally--is exactly why we’re celebrating him with the Most Improved award. His evolution this year has been inspiring, and we can’t wait to see how he continues to elevate his craft: LFG! 🧡

(415) 525-4364
301 Fell St

12/26/2025

Dis-ease : DISEASE is correlated to physical, emotional, & chemical stress.* The top health ailments, morbidities, are lifestyle related disease (heart disease, cancer, stroke, etc). Stress is extremely damaging to the body, not just for the rise in cortisol, but how it throws the body out of equilibrium.*

Your body is intelligently designed. There is a natural rhythm that allows patterns of health to shine through. Allostasis research frames health as a "flexible, adaptive regulation: when stress is manageable, the system adjusts and returns to equilibrium."

At Live Fit Wellness--powered by LFG--we boost your body's innate capacity to be well. We don't reject conventional medicine, but integrate natural wellness modalities, and our proprietary Integrative Fitness powered by LFG™ to help support you towards your goals.

Chiropractic is not just for adjustments & spinal manipulations. The deeper optics are your nerve health. Nerve health is important because of these reasons:

- Nerves channel all throughout your body.
- Muscles contract from nerves.
- The largest bundle of nerves, is your brain: your seat of reality & perception.
- Life experiences [memories, trauma, rumination, etc.] influence nerves.
- This affects how you posture, move, sleep, and other biological functions.
- By freeing up blockages that occur over time [subluxations], it allows your body to work LESS, to achieve results.
- As your muscles, nerves, work in conjunction, this influences your mindset's natural baseline.
- The "window of tolerance" [Dan Siegel], begins to grow. The Window OF Tolerance is the range of nervous system activation where a person can function, adapt, and respond without becoming overwhelmed or shut down.

We are excited to help empower you through Fitness & Wellness. Experience that difference, today:

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12/26/2025

We hope you're enjoying your holiday fully. Merry Christmas!

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Happy holiday & Merry Christmas! What a year. 2025 holds many cherished moments: of fitness, wellness, community, & toge...
12/24/2025

Happy holiday & Merry Christmas! What a year. 2025 holds many cherished moments: of fitness, wellness, community, & togetherness. It has been a complete honor, privilege, & joy to help support you on your journey. Acknowledging that everyone's journey is unique & different--we celebrate that!

Behind the scenes we have many things in store for 2026. As you know, we are no stranger to rest & recovery. Use this holiday to be mindfully in the present with loved ones: family, chosen family, friends, pets, neighbors, people that make you feel joy & the holiday spirit. That vibe is wonderful thing to share with others. We particularly know how togetherness improves wellness.

Some of you are aware of the holiday hours from your home gym. If not, these are the current holiday hours:

🌅 Christmas Eve
- All clubs staffed 10am–2pm
- Castro: Staffed 6am–2pm [Member Access 5AM-10PM]
- Fairmont: Member access 6am–2pm

🎄Christmas Day
- No staff at any location
- Castro: Member access 5am–10pm (365-day access)
- Fairmont: Member access 6am–12pm (no access outside these hours)

🙏 Classes
- Castro: canceled Dec 22–27
- Inner Richmond [Arguello]: Cancelled 12/22-1/5

We can't wait to see you after the holidays!

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12/23/2025

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🎁 If you scan the QR code and email the code while mentioning the SFGATE promo, you’ll receive $0 enrollment--a $99 savings--when you join Live Fit Gym. This offer is valid at any Live Fit Gym location & must be redeemed before 12-31-2025.

This is your one and only opportunity to lock in this savings before the New Year & start your Live Fit Gym journey without the usual barrier to entry. Watch to the end. Scan the QR code. Email it with “SFGATE promo.” Save $99.

That simple. Get ahead this holiday and get prepared for 2026!

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Most people are mistakenly believe [taught] to push harder, train longer, & grind through fatigue. What we see in real l...
12/22/2025

Most people are mistakenly believe [taught] to push harder, train longer, & grind through fatigue. What we see in real life at the gym is the opposite: growth happens when you stop. Recovery is not a break from fitness--it *is* fitness. Muscle rebuilds during rest. The nervous system recalibrates in stillness [brain/nerves/muscle]. When you slow down & actually listen to your body, you give it the space to do what it’s already designed to do: repair, adapt, & get stronger. Overtraining is one of the most common reasons people stall, feel unmotivated, or quietly burn out.

Stillness is where intelligence lives--the body’s intelligence to heal, the mind’s intelligence to regulate, & your internal drive to come back renewed instead of depleted.

When recovery is honored, motivation returns naturally. Sleep improves. Stress drops. Your workouts become more effective because you’re no longer fighting your own system. And the same principle applies mentally: rest days, nervous system support, & doing things you genuinely love outside the gym are not indulgences or luxuries--they’re essential to long-term consistency.

This is exactly why we invest so deeply in recovery & wellness.

🎄 🎁 Our current wellness sale--ending this month--includes major discounts on chiropractic care, massage therapy, & our 8 Weeks to Wellness program. Designed to give you incredible results by the end of January 2026.

These services are not just add-ons; they’re foundations. They also make powerful gifts for people you care about, especially as we move into a new year with new intentions. And you don’t need to be a gym member to access our wellness services--because healing, rest, & rebuilding should be available to everyone!

(415) 655-3395
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950 California Street
San Francisco, CA
94102

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 11pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 11pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 11pm
Thursday 5:30am - 11pm
Friday 5:30am - 7pm
Saturday 5:30am - 11pm
Sunday 5:30am - 11pm

Telephone

+14155254364

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Our Locations

Live Fit Gym • Cole Valley (now open) 957 Cole St. (415) 525-4364

Live Fit Gym • Fairmont Hotel 950 California St (415) 834-1010

Live Fit Gym • Bush Street 1094 Bush St (415) 525-3454

Live Fit Gym • Polk Street 1630 Polk St (415) 923-5853